Global Hemp Group (“GHG” or the “Company”) (CSE: GHG; OTCQB: GBHPF; Frankfurt: GHG) is focused on acquiring and/or joint venturing with companies across all sectors of the hemp and cannabis industries in an effort to build a “soil-to-shelf” portfolio of complementary companies that will enable GHG to capture cash flow, revenues and value from its acquisitions and establish a far greater collective valuation than GHG or the individual companies would have on their own. Early in 2015 the Company will begin generating revenue from its environmental impact and hemp consulting businesses.

We are experiencing significant and rapid change in the cannabis and hemp industries. Public opinion has changed dramatically in the last 12-18 months, thanks to the likes of mainstream, high profile individuals like Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Momentum continues to build on the legalization front, not only in the United States, but in many countries around the world.

As these industries continue to evolve, businesses have to adapt to the rapid change that will continue to occur over the next decade and more. Most of the businesses in the industry now will probably not exist in 10 years. They will be swallowed up by the larger, stronger companies within the industry, or by the large enterprises entering the market from other industries, recognizing the opportunity to expand into the cannabis and hemp markets. It’s not a matter of if, but a matter of when.

The Global Hemp Group team recognizes that as a company it must evolve and adapt in this rapidly expanding market or be subject to market forces. Global Hemp Group intends to be a leader in these industries and to set the standard of excellence. With that said, there is significant change on the immediate horizon for Global Hemp Group, change that is necessary for the Company to become an industry leader. In 2015, the business model and focus are being expanded to include the cannabis industry. The Company will continue to pursue and expand upon the hemp initiatives it launched in 2014, but it has adjusted its strategy to minimize risk and maximize opportunity. The low hanging fruit opportunities in the cannabis industry, predominantly in the United States, will produce immediate revenue streams while the Company continues to execute its hemp strategy.

These are exciting times for those of us who are already operating in these industries. It will be a rewarding and fulfilling journey as we continue to educate and share with the rest of the world what we have discovered.

We encourage and welcome you to share in this journey to redevelop industry and transform how we do what we do. Whatever experience or education an individual may have, there is an opportunity to apply it to these rapidly emerging industries.

Global Hemp Group, Inc. companies are integral suppliers of high quality sustainable raw materials derived from the hemp plant. With products that will be recognized as leading global brands, it will operate in the automotive, building materials, biocomposites, energy-related markets, food, nutritional supplements & nutriceuticals, and pharmaceuticals markets, guided by the overarching theme of global environmental protection.